What's the deal with "however"? It usually just means "but" or "nonetheless," yet it's trickier to punctuate and place. So why do we use it at all? Just think "whatever." "Whatever" is, after all, the ...

My boss is obsessed with Strunk & White, and so tells me that I can never start a sentence with “however” when using it to mean “nevertheless.” I disagree with him and say that I can start a sentence ...

Contrary to popular belief, commas don't just signify pauses in a sentence. In fact, precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. When followed, they lay the groundwork for clear written ...